Marks Sattin
Financial Controller
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Company
A fast-growing, investor-backed technology business focused on the hospitality industry is entering an exciting stage of its evolution, having developed impressive products and venues. The business has secured institutional investment and has an ambitious growth trajectory, supported by an experienced senior leadership team.
As the business continues to evolve, they are seeking an experienced Financial Controller to join on an initial 9 months, providing continuity across the finance function during a period of change and supporting the team as the business moves into its next phase.
Responsibilities
As the Financial Controller, you will be:
- Overseeing the day-to-day financial operations and ensuring accurate, timely month-end and management reporting.
- Supporting the preparation of budgets, forecasts and longer-term financial planning.
- Monitoring cash flow and working capital, providing clear visibility of the company's financial position.
- Providing financial analysis and insight to support commercial and operational decision-making.
- Partnering with stakeholders across the business to assess the financial impact of key decisions and initiatives.
- Reviewing costs, identifying opportunities for improved efficiency and supporting stronger financial processes and controls.
- Ensuring robust financial controls, accounting policies and compliance across the business.
- Taking ownership of finance systems and processes, supporting the transition and optimisation of the finance technology landscape.
- Providing continuity and stability across the finance function while mentoring and supporting more junior members of the team.
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Candidate
The ideal candidate will be:
- ACA qualified accountant (ACA preferred, although ACCA/CIMA candidates will also be considered).
- Experienced across financial controllership, accounting, management accounts, budgeting, forecasting and cash flow.
- Comfortable operating in a hands-on, entrepreneurial and changing environment rather than a highly structured corporate setting.
- Experienced working with multiple finance and operational systems, ideally including ERP, EPOS, HR and stock management platforms.
- Hospitality experience would be advantageous, particularly where combined with exposure to a technology or digitally enabled business.
- Ideally experienced within an investor-backed or high-growth environment, with an understanding of the pace and expectations that come with external investment.
- Comfortable working within a larger organisation but able to adapt quickly and remain hands-on within a smaller, evolving finance function.
- A strong communicator and natural mentor, able to build relationships across finance and the wider business.
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